GO TERM SUMMARY
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Name: |
adenohypophysis morphogenesis |
Acc: |
GO:0048855 |
Aspect: |
Biological Process |
Desc: |
The process by which the anatomical structures of the adenohypophysis are generated and organized. Morphogenesis pertains to the creation of form. The adenohypophysis is the anterior part of the pituitary. It secretes a variety of hormones and its function is regulated by the hypothalamus. |
Synonyms:
- adenophysis morphogenesis
- anterior pituitary gland morphogenesis
- anterior pituitary morphogenesis
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